Nationwide recall issued for a blood pressure drug: here’s the affected medication

If you take medication for high blood pressure, it may be worth checking your medicine cabinet: More than 3,700 bottles of blood pressure tablets have been recalled across the country.

Macleods Pharmaceuticals first recalled the tablets over "failed dissolution specifications," which means the medicine may not release its active ingredient at the correct rate in the body. As a result, it may not work as intended and could fail to lower blood pressure as expected.

The Food and Drug Administration classified the recall as Class II, meaning use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, but serious harm is unlikely.

The medication is better known by the brand name Tribenzor. The brand-name version is not part of the recall, but anyone taking it should verify whether they have a generic version that is included.

Here is what to know about the recalled drug and what to do if you have it.

Which blood pressure pills were recalled?

In all, 3,528 bottles of the 30-count size and 216 bottles of the 90-count size were recalled.

What to do with recalled medication

The FDA did not issue a news release about the recall. According to its enforcement report, letters were sent to alert businesses and individuals who may have received the medicine.

For drugs, a Class II recall generally means consumers may continue using the medication unless the company or the FDA says otherwise. Before changing any medication routine, speak with your health care provider.